2015 Map of Rockhouse Basin

About this map

The S Fork Kern River cuts a deep path through the high-elevation wilderness of the Sierra Nevada on this 2015 topographic study of the Sequoia National Forest. The landscape is defined by the geological depression of the Rockhouse Basin, where various tributaries like Trout Cr, Fish Cr, and Tibbets Cr converge toward the main river channel. High mountain meadows provide unique landmarks in this roadless terrain, including Lunch Meadow to the north and the expansive Rockhouse Meadow situated along the lower river reach. A significant segment of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the eastern ridgelines, offering a record of the modern recreational footprint through these historic forest lands. This map is particularly valuable for tracing the drainage patterns and named meadows that have guided travelers through the southern reaches of the range for generations.